Use Your Camera to Prepare for Disasters

The United States is just coming out of a relatively light hurricane season but other parts of the world are now preparing for typhoon season. The snow is starting to fall in some areas and seasonal storms are kicking up in others. Don't let natural disasters, or man-made ones for that matter, catch you unprepared. Use your camera to help record your property in good condition and then again after damage. This can be a huge help with insurance claims. There are also other issues to think about, from off-site storage of records to what photos to take. Take a look at Using Photography to Recover from Disasters for some great tips on putting your camera to practical use.

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